Decarbonizing the Transportation Industry

November 29, 2023

A discussion on electric vehicles, infrastructure, and federal and state efforts to address carbon emissions from automobiles with a focus on light-duty vehicles. Moderated by Bill Squadron, President of OurEnergyPolicy.

Featuring:
Raffi Freedman-Gurspan

Deputy Director of Public Engagement

US Department of Transportation

 Justine Johnson

Chief Mobility Officer

Michigan Economic Development Corporation
John Eichberger

Executive Director

Transportation Energy Institute
 
 

 

 

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Resources on Transportation Decarbonization

Evaluating Models of CO2 Transport Governance: From State-led to Market-Based Approaches
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Evaluating Models of CO2 Transport Governance: From State-led to Market-Based Approaches
February 26, 2026
Institute for Policy Integrity
How States Can Address Load Growth While Decarbonizing
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How States Can Address Load Growth While Decarbonizing
January 18, 2026
Clean Energy States Alliance
Battery-Electric Passenger Vehicles will be Cost-Effective Across Africa Well Before 2040
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Battery-Electric Passenger Vehicles will be Cost-Effective Across Africa Well Before 2040
January 13, 2026
Nature
Electrifying Long-Haul Freight Trucks Reduces Societal Costs in the United States
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Electrifying Long-Haul Freight Trucks Reduces Societal Costs in the United States
December 12, 2025
Nature
The Potential Scale-Up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels Production Capacity to Meet Global and EU Policy Targets
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The Potential Scale-Up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels Production Capacity to Meet Global and EU Policy Targets
November 25, 2025
Nature
Global Food Transportation Decarbonization Through Wastes-Derived Biofuels Based on a Food System Internal Loop
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Global Food Transportation Decarbonization Through Wastes-Derived Biofuels Based on a Food System Internal Loop
November 21, 2025
Nature
Unlocking Vehicle-to-Grid Potential of Load Shifting in China’s Megacities Considering Comprehensive Real-World Behaviors
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Unlocking Vehicle-to-Grid Potential of Load Shifting in China’s Megacities Considering Comprehensive Real-World Behaviors
November 18, 2025
Nature
Sodium-Ion Batteries: A Technology Brief
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Sodium-Ion Batteries: A Technology Brief
November 7, 2025
International Renewable Energy Agency
Optimizing Carbon Footprint in Long-Haul Heavy-Duty E-Truck Transportation
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Optimizing Carbon Footprint in Long-Haul Heavy-Duty E-Truck Transportation
October 29, 2025
Nature
Comparing the Climate and Air Pollution Footprints of Lithium-Ion BEVs and ICEs in the US Incorporating Systemic Energy System Responses
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Comparing the Climate and Air Pollution Footprints of Lithium-Ion BEVs and ICEs in the US Incorporating Systemic Energy System Responses
October 29, 2025
PLOS Climate
Study on Urban Passenger Transport Carbon Reduction Pathways Based on System Dynamics
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Study on Urban Passenger Transport Carbon Reduction Pathways Based on System Dynamics
October 27, 2025
Nature
Integrated Probabilistic Risk Assessment Framework for Transporting Microreactors with a Case Study for Road, Rail, and Maritime Transportation Modes
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Integrated Probabilistic Risk Assessment Framework for Transporting Microreactors with a Case Study for Road, Rail, and Maritime Transportation Modes
October 14, 2025
Nature
High-Temporal-Resolution Dataset of Uni-, Didirectional, and Dynamic Electric Vehicle Charging Profiles
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High-Temporal-Resolution Dataset of Uni-, Didirectional, and Dynamic Electric Vehicle Charging Profiles
October 10, 2025
Nature
China’s Urban EV Ultra-Fast Charging Distorts Regulated Price Signals and Elevates Risk to Grid Stability
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China’s Urban EV Ultra-Fast Charging Distorts Regulated Price Signals and Elevates Risk to Grid Stability
September 26, 2025
Nature
Energizing Rwanda’s Development
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Energizing Rwanda’s Development
September 18, 2025
ESMAP
Shared Charging Hubs for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
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Shared Charging Hubs for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
September 18, 2025
ACEEE